Ax1500i ac power plug question

Just wondering if having this plug type is normal as all the photos I’ve seen are of square input on the ax1500i.

Hello Joseeeph,

 

Let me explain what you're looking at from an electrician's standpoint.

 

The connection in your picture is a standard C13/14 power cord connection on the other end of the power cord you will most likely find a Nema 5-15p.

This type of power cord is capable of handling a max amperage of 15 amps†.

http://i67.tinypic.com/21ot1er.jpg

 

The square connection you are talking about from AX1500i pictures on corsair's product page, is a C19/20 style connection. With a C19/20 cord you will find either a Nema 5-15p or a Nema 5-20p plug on the end.

This type of cord is capable of handling a max amperage of 20 amps†.

http://i68.tinypic.com/15xtyls.jpghttp://i63.tinypic.com/2csi1ja.jpg

 

Now lets look at the AX1500i Psu, if you max it out at ~1500 watts you would be pulling ~12.5 @ 120Volts if your home/business is only getting ~110 volts you will be pulling ~13.5 amps. This is still within the capability of a C13 to Nema 5-15p cord.

 

 

So... the connection on your psu is fine you shouldn't have any issues.

 

On a side note for you to be aware of, at 12 amps and up there is possibility of tripping a 15amp circuit breaker due to heat build up, just something to keep in mind.

 

best of luck,

Jrcobb

 

† - the wire size of power cord should be #14 awg for 15 amps and #12awg for 20 amps.

If you live in a country that doesn't use nema style plugs and receptacles you will use a C13 to (your standard) cord most likely 250v which in turn you will have lower amperage